Oswego Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
About Oswego
Established in 1722 as a British trading post, Oswego had a long military history and a series of fortifications as Fort Oswego (1727-1756), Fort George (1755-1756) and Fort Ontario (1755-1778, 1792-1814 and 1839-1940). Before the American Revolution (1776-1783), Oswego was British and its arch-nemesisCataraqui(1673-1758), directly across Lake Ontario, was French. In the War of 1812, Oswego andSackets Harborwere on the front line against British forces stationed inCanada. The city's military history ends with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division (United States) relocated away from the region during World War II; Fort Ontario then housed approximately 982 wartime Jewish refugees (August 1944-February 1946) before being turned over to New York State post-war. It has been listed
Top Attractions in Oswego
Explore the best things to see and do in Oswego:
- ★CNY Great Pumpkin Festival
- ★Fishing on Oswego River
- ★Fort Ontario State Historic Site
- ★Harborfest
- ★H. Lee White Marine Museum
- ★Kayak in Oswego harbor
- ★Oswego Harbor West Pierhead Light
- ★Oswego Speedway
Where to Eat in Oswego
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Canale's Restaurant
- 🍴La Parrilla
- 🍴Maria's Family Restaurant
- 🍴Oswego Tea Company
- 🍴Red Sun Fire Roasting Co and Port City Café
- 🍴Rudy's Lakeside Drive-in
Where to Stay in Oswego
- 🏨Beacon Hotel
- 🏨Best Western Captain's Quarters
- 🏨Evergreen Motel
- 🏨Quality Inn & Suites Riverfront
Oswego Travel Guide Sections
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